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At Bars and Cafes Across New York City, Residents Cheer for Home Countries in the FIFA World Cup

Ethnic Establishments Are Catering To Fans Pulling For Teams From Around the World

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Will Huntsberry

June 11, 2014 6:55 p.m. ET

Before the 1979 Iranian revolution, Naderi Café in Tehran became so well known as a hub for intellectuals and artists that it morphed its way into the language. Naderi came to mean a place for intellectual discussion.

But starting this week at Café Nadery in Greenwich Village—a spot inspired by the original location—Nadery will mean soccer.

The West Eighth Street cafe will host special events during Iran's matches in the...